One of the most common barriers to adopting new workplace technology is the assumption that it requires expensive, specialised equipment. For always-on video to work at scale, across offices, remote home setups, trade show floors, and immersive installations, the hardware approach needs to be flexible enough to suit every environment without creating a procurement headache. Video Window is built around the principle that the right hardware should fit the use case, not the other way around, offering a spectrum from everyday commodity devices to high-end immersive display configurations.
Video Window can be run on commodity hardware for both office common areas and remote worker home office setups, meaning most organisations can get started without significant investment in new equipment. For remote workers, a tablet is the recommended device kept separate from the main work computer, so staff can glance across and engage with Video Window without disrupting their productivity tasks or scheduled meetings. At the other end of the spectrum, the immersive configuration supports ultrawide displays in 21:9 format from manufacturers such as iiyama, Avocor, and Jupiter Systems, paired with a powerful i7 computer and a 4K wide-angle webcam, transforming a common area into a fully immersive portal between locations. For organisations that want a streamlined, all-in-one option, Video Window partners with manufacturers who provide all in one large format touchscreen devices like Maxhub, Nearhub, or Neat.
The practical result is that hardware decisions can be matched precisely to the deployment context. A Windows PC or Mac meeting minimum specifications works for office installations, while Android and iOS tablets meeting an 11-inch screen and 720p camera threshold are sufficient for remote workers. A manufacturing firm using Video Window Event at a trade show will have different needs from a financial services company connecting two office breakout rooms, and the hardware ecosystem reflects that. The Neat Frame, for example, suits hybrid working, front-desk virtual reception, and kiosk use cases such as IT helpdesks, showing how the right device choice shapes not just the technical setup, but the entire experience for the people using it.